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RAT400
AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
A mIAT-RON COMPANY
RAT400
AUTOMATIC ANTENNA TUNER
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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Warranty
Trans World Communications, Inc. (TWC) warrants that new TWC
equipment has been manufactured free of defects in design, material
and workmanship. If the equipment does not give satisfactory
service due to defects covered by this warranty, TWC will, at its
option, replace or repair the equipment free of charge.
The warranty is for a period of 90 days from the date of installation.
In the event that the equipment is not installed within 90 days of
factory shipment, satisfactory evidence of the installation date must
be submitted.
Limitations:
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This warranty shall cover all parts in the equipment for a period of
12 months from the date of installation, subject to the previous
conditions and limitations. The parts will be replaced free of cost.
The labor charges will be made at the current TWC hourly service
rate.
Parts Replacement:
Part number(s).
Date of installation.
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Table Of Contents
Chapter 1 .General Information
Introduction ................................... 1.1
General Description ............................1.1
Physical Description ............................1.1
Technical Specifications .........................1.1
Minimum Antenna Length ......................1.2
FSK Operation (Continuous Transmit Duty) ....... 1.2
Memory Option ................................1.2
Chapter 3 .Operation
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.3.1
3.3.2
General .......................................3.1
Operation with RT100/MP or W l O O
Transceivers ...................................3.1
Low-Power Operation ..........................3-2
RAT1000 with TW500A Amplifier ...............3.2
RATlOOO with TWlOOOA, RA400 or RAlOOO
Amplifiers ....................................3-2
4.1
4.2
4.2.1
4.2.2
4.3
4.4
Figures
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1-1
2-1
2-2
2-3
Figures (Continued)
RT100/RA400/RAT1000 Configuration ......... .2-13
Primary Power Routing for RTlOO/MP-28/
RA400/RAT1000 System ...................... .2-14
RTlOO/RAlOOO/RATlOOO Configuration ........ .2-15
RATlOOOP Front and Rear-Panel Diagrams . . . . . . . .5-1
Tables
Technical Specifications
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General Information
This manual contains the information required for the installation and operation of the automatic antenna tuner. Refer
to the RAT1000-MS technical manual for detailed technical
and servicing information.
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chapter 1
Chapter 1
TABLE 1- 1.
RAT1000 Technical Specifications.
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Frequency Range
2-30 MHz
3-30 MHz
Antenna Length
40 ft. (32 ft. with
external loading coil)
16 ft.
Sun Loading
The tuner is rated for operation to 55' C ambient. This
temperature can be exceeded if the case is exposed to direct
sunlight. For FSK operation it is important that the tuner is
installed so that the case is not exposed to direct sunlight.
Frhquency Range:
2-30 MHz.
Tuning Capability:
Whips -
Long Wires -
Tuning Mode:
Fully automatic.
Tuning Accuracy:
RF Efficiency:
Tuning Time:
Typically 3 seconds.
RF Tune Power:
Primary Power
Requirements U7-J):
Operating Environment:
Temperature Range:
-30 C to +55O C.
Weight:
22 kg.
Size (W x H x Dl:
34 cm x 29.7 cm x 49 cm.
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TABLE 1- 1.
RAT1000 Technical Specifications.
Installation
CA3102R12SAlOS.
Ground-going pulse from
radio enables tune cycle.
Ground from tuner during
tune cycle to companion
transceiver.
Data (J7-E):
Clock U7-G):
Strobe 07-H):
General
System installation is a three-part process covering the following steps:
a. Installing the antenna.
b. Mounting the antenna tuner.
c. Connecting the appropriate interface cables between the
tuner and the transceiver.
This manual section will discuss the above-mentioned three
steps in detail. This should provide sufficient information to
enable the user to confidently install a complete system in
the proper manner.
The antenna system is a key part of the communication system, and for satisfactory operation the system must be installed correctly. The unbalanced antennas used with the
automatic antenna tuner use the ground as half of the antenna system. The ground forms an "image" antenna and is a
critical part of the system. This makes it essential to consider
both the ground and the antenna when designing the system.
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Chapter 2
Chapter L
L.L.L.
Ground System
The ground system is a key part of the overall antenna system and is the primary cause of poor performance and difficulty in adjusting the tuner. There is no point in installing
the antenna unless a good ground can be provided.
Vehicle Grounds
Connect the tuner directly to the frame of the vehicle. Ensure that a heavy strap is used from the tuner ground lug
and that the connections are cleared of all paint and dirt so
that the shiny metal is exposed. Make sure that the grounding point is not insulated from other parts of the vehicle by
nonmetallic couplings, brushings, fiberglass panels, etc.
Base-station Grounds
Corrosion
The ground connections are subject to corrosion and oxidation. All joints must be clean and the hardware adequately
tightened. The joints may be protected by an application of
silicon grease and, under severe conditions, covered with
electrical tape and waterproof varnish.
Antenna Connection
The antenna lead is connected to the high-voltage insulator.
Use two wrenches when tightening the nut to prevent the
stud from rotating. Potentials of several thousand volts may
be present at the antenna terminal, and adequate protection
must be made against accidental contact. It is also necessary
to ensure that the antenna is spaced at least 3 cm from the
conducting surface. Sharp points should be avoided to
prevent corona discharges.
Cable Connections
The 1-kW antenna tuner is designed to be interfaced with a
transceiver and high-power amplifier. The tuner can interface with most transceivers and amplifiers under special system considerations, however, this section will discuss connections between the TWC tuner and TWC transceivers and
amplifiers.
Chapter 2
DESCRIPTION
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Chapter 2
NOTE
The data, clock, check tune, and strobe lines are only used
when the control cable is configured for the memory option
(see Section 4). Refer to Table 2-1 for the pin-outs of J7, the
control/dc input connector on the RAT1000.
System Interfacing
This section describes the standard system configurations
using the RATlOOO with other Transworld equipment.
The block diagram of the standard system is shown in Figure 2-1. All major equipment and interconnecting cables are
illustrated. The list that follows describes the cables used in
the system.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
NOTE
A special interface box (RAT1000P)is required to provide
+28 Vdc to the RAT1000; this box also takes control-line data
from the TWlOO and routes it (together with the +28 Vdc) to
the RAT1000. The RATlOOOP also has: 1) Coupler Input Connector - 613051,2) Coupler Output Connector -613003, and
3) Ac Power Cord. See Section 5 for a detailed description of
the RAT1000P.
5.
6.
NOTE
A jumper must be connected inside the TWlOO transceiver
from connector J4-9 to the input of the M8A module; this
connects +28 Vdc to the C991551 cable to provide primary
power to the RAT1000. This allows power to the tuner to be
controlled by the TWlOO power switch (see Figure 2-3).
The standard configuration has an RT100/MP with the +28Vdc option and power obtained from the RA400. See Figure
2-4.
Figure 2-5 shows the primary power routing. The
RTlOO/MP-28 power switch controls the +28 V to the
RAT1000.
NOTE
A +12-Vdc RT100/MP can also be used. In this case, cable
C991511 is not used and the RT100/MP must obtain
primary power from another source. In this case the +28 V
for the RATlOOO must be picked up inside the RA400.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
The standard configuration has a TWlOO with a +28-Vdc option and power obtained from the TWlOOOA (Figure 2-2). Interconnecting cables are described in the following list.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Chapter 2
TW100 TRANSCEIVER
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ACOR +12VDC
PRIMARY POWER
XI191551
COUPLER
COURER
RAT1OOOP
FIGURE 2- 1.
TW100/TW500A/RATl000 Block Diagram.
Chapter 2
TABLE 2-1.
Connections Control Cable to RAT1000.
Connector
Pin
(TW 100, J4)
4
Connector Pin
(RAT1000 or
RT1001MP. J 1) Line Descri~tion
A
KEY - Keys the transmitter
on for low-level carrier
tuning. An open-collector
NPN transistor capable of
sinking 0.5 A to ground
when activated.
Ground.
Initiate Tune - Starts tune
cycle. Line is normally
open. Pressing ATU button
puts momentary ground on
this line which activates
coupler tune cycle.
Data* - Serial data from the
transceiver provides channel number information.
Check Tune* - Negativegoing pulse from transceiver tells the tuner to
"read" the channel number
and sefitself to the setting
stored in memory.
Clock* - Toggles to allow
data to be shifted and read
properly.
Strobe* - A high level on
this line allows parallel
loading of the BCD channel
data into the serial-out shift
register.
+28 Vdc - Primary Power.
RT1OOIMP
RAT1000
+ 28 VDC SOURCE
FIGURE 2-4.
RT100/RA400/RAT1000 Configuration.
Operation
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General
The automatic antenna tuner i s designed to operate with
either the TWlOO or RT100/MP series of transceivers, and
companion high-power amplifiers. After installing the antenna and the tuner, it is only necessary to connect the tuner to
the system using the multi-wire co&l cable and RF coaxial
cable described in Section 2.4.
front panel.
After the ATU-INITIATE button is pressed, the TUNING
TONE should come on, which indicates that a tune cycle is
in progress (the transceiver internal tune tone is activated).
During this period, the tuner holds the transceiver key line
down (transmit mode) until the tune cycle is completed; it
also disables the high-power amplifier MT line during the
tune cycle. Upon completion of the tune cycle, the TUNING
TONE goes off and the key line is released. The system is
ready for use when this occurs.
If the antenna tuner does not achieve satisfactory match, an
interrupted tune tone will be heard at the end of the tuning
cycle. The tuner will then be switched out of circuit, leaving
a direct connection between the radio, amplifier and the antenna.
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Chapter 3
NOTE
If a match is not achieved, it may be due to a transient happening, and the tuning cycle should be repeated.
Low-Power Operation
General Descrlptlon
The RTlOO/MJ? and TWl00 series of transceivers can be configured to interface with the automatic antenna tuner to pro-
NOTES
The transceiver must be unkeyed when the ATU-INITIATE
button is depressed in order to activate the tune cycle. The
tuner will not go through a proper tune cycle if transmit
power is present before the button is pressed.
If the transceiver is being operated using the remote control,
then antenna tuning is accomplished by pressing the "ATU"
key on the remote control (after operating mode and frequency have first been input per the procedure).
~ e r n o r y - h e Option
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The memory-tuner option provides for storage and retention.
of the antenna-tuner settings on up to ten preprogrammed
channels when used with the microprocessor-controlled
transceivers. A lithium cell is installed in the tuner's
microprocessor module to achieve memory retention. The
cell will not reach the end of its useful life in the service life
of the tuner and should not require replacement.
Chapter 5
Operation
Auto-Tune Option-When configured for condition 1 of
paragraph 4.2.1 (automatic initiation of the coupler tune
cycle after the channel has been changed), the tune sequence
will be initiated whenever a channel number is entered at
the transceiver. When configured for condition 2 of paragraph 4.2.1 (automatic initiation of the coupler tune cycle
after the channel has been changed and the MT has been
engaged), the channel must be changed and then the MT
must be activated to start the tune cycle. In both cases, the
operator must wait for the tune cycle to be completed before
beginning the transmission of information. The tune cycle is
indicated by the presence of an audible tone.
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Purpose
The RATlOOOP interface box is designed for use in Transworld systems where +28 Vdc is not available, e.g. systems
including the TW5OOA. Figure 5-1 shows the front and rear
panels of the RAT1000P.
Block Diagram
Figure 5-2 is a block diagram of the RAT1000P.
Wiring
Figure 5-3 shows the wiring diagram of the RATlOOOP.
Refer to Figure 2-1 in Section 2, Installation, for a complete
system interconnection diagram or specific system diagrams
shipped with your equipment.
RAT1000P
INTERFACE
FRONT
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REAR
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FIGURE 5- 1.
RATlOOOP Front and Rear-Panel Diagrams.
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